Bihar Public Service Commission 71st Combined Competitive Examination Mains 2025
Government of BIHAR
Important Dates
Application Fee
Age Limits & Relaxation
Vacancy & Eligibility DetailsSCROLLING
Various State Departments
Finance Department (Bihar Financial Services)
Bihar Police Service, Home Department (Reserve Branch)
Various Posts
Various State Departments
Finance Department (Bihar Financial Services)
Bihar Police Service, Home Department (Reserve Branch)
Various Posts
Various State Departments
Finance Department (Bihar Financial Services)
Bihar Police Service, Home Department (Reserve Branch)
Various Posts
Various State Departments
Finance Department (Bihar Financial Services)
Bihar Police Service, Home Department (Reserve Branch)
Various Posts
Additional Information
- Fee payment mode: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking.
- Age limits as on 01-08-2025: Minimum 21/22 years post-wise, Maximum 37 years for UR males; relaxations as per Bihar Government rules.
Important Application Links
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Application Form Summary and Important Dates
BPSC 71st CCE Mains 2025 Application Details
The application form for BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination Mains 2025 is available from 03 December 2025 to 24 December 2025. Only candidates qualified in prelims are eligible to apply for the mains. The application process includes logging in on the official portal, filling personal and educational details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.
- Apply Start Date: 03-12-2025
- Last Date: 24-12-2025
- Fee Payment Deadline: 24-12-2025
- Admit Card Release: 06-09-2025
- Mains Exam Period: 03-12-2025 to 24-12-2025
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection Process Stages
The selection process involves the following stages:
- Preliminary Exam: Objective type, qualifying in nature
- Mains Examination: Descriptive papers including General Hindi, General Studies, and Optional paper
- Physical Exam: Applicable for Police Department posts
- Interview/Personality Test
Preliminary Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 150 | 2 hours | Objective, Negative marking applies |
Mains Exam Pattern:
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi (Qualifying) | 100 | 3 hours | Minimum 30% to qualify |
| General Studies I | 250 | 3 hours | Descriptive |
| General Studies II | 250 | 3 hours | Descriptive |
| General Studies III | 250 | 3 hours | Descriptive |
Candidates qualifying mains become eligible for Interview (120 marks). Final merit is based on mains + interview.
Vacancy and Salary Details
Vacancy Details
Total vacancies for BPSC 71st CCE 2025 are 1298 posts across various departments including administrative, financial, police, and other state government services.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 534 |
| BC | 148 |
| Female (BC) | 32 |
| EBC | 179 |
| EWS | 115 |
| SC | 9 |
| ST | 154 |
Salary and pay scale are as per Bihar Government rules under applicable service categories.
Application Instructions and Contact Information
How to Apply for BPSC 71st CCE Mains
- Visit the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Login with Prelims registration number and password.
- Fill details in the online application form.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Note: Only prelims qualified candidates can apply for Mains between December 3 to December 24, 2025.
Contact for Queries:
Official BPSC helpdesk can be contacted through bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Please avoid unofficial channels.